Firefish Review
4.4Recruitment CRM with built-in marketing for UK agencies
Firefish blends CRM with recruitment marketing: agency website, campaigns, and candidate nurture live in one tool with UK compliance handled natively. Agencies that win business through their brand rate it very highly.
By Ramin Assemi, B2B SaaS marketer and former Head of Content at Close.comPublished Updated
Firefish pricing
Vendor site is quote-led; Capterra reports Basic £80, Professional £90, Enterprise £105 per user/mo (Capterra, Oct 2025). Contract terms not verified; some job board integrations cost extra.
- Free trial
- No
- Free tier
- No
- Min. seats
- Not published
- Billing
- Not published
Pricing data: Reported (stated by customers or third-party sources).
Pros
- ✓Recruitment marketing (website CMS, campaigns, engagement tracking) built in
- ✓Outstanding UK-based support reputation
- ✓Native UK compliance workflows (AWR, IR35)
Cons
- ✕Rigid contract lengths reported by customers
- ✕Some job board integrations are paid extras
- ✕UK-centric; thinner fit for US workflows
Features
| ATS + CRM core | ✓ |
| Email/inbox sync | ✓ |
| LinkedIn / Chrome extension | ~ |
| Multi-job-board posting | ✓ |
| Built-in candidate sourcing | ~ |
| Workflow automation | ✓ |
| AI matching & assistance | ~ |
| Reporting & analytics | ✓ |
| Temp back-office (pay & bill) | ~ |
| Open API | ~ |
| Mobile app | ✓ |
IncludedPartial or paid add-onNot available
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Firefish: frequently asked questions
How much does Firefish cost?
Firefish pricing starts at £80/user/mo (reported, reviewed July 4, 2026). Vendor site is quote-led; Capterra reports Basic £80, Professional £90, Enterprise £105 per user/mo (Capterra, Oct 2025). Contract terms not verified; some job board integrations cost extra.
Does Firefish offer a free trial?
No. Firefish offers neither a free trial nor a free tier, so expect a demo-led sales process.
Is Firefish an ATS or a CRM?
Firefish is a combined ATS + CRM platform: applicant tracking and candidate/client relationship management in one system.
Who is Firefish best for?
UK agencies that treat their website and brand as a candidate channel. We rank it for recruitment agencies & staffing firms.
What are the main drawbacks of Firefish?
The criticisms that come up most: Rigid contract lengths reported by customers; Some job board integrations are paid extras; UK-centric; thinner fit for US workflows.
What are the best Firefish alternatives?
Based on segment overlap and review ratings, the closest alternatives: Atlas, Vultus Recruit, Happlicant, Recruit CRM. Full list: https://recruitmentcrm.com/alternatives/firefish.